Katrin Holtwick (R) and Ilka Semmler of Germany celebrate after winning a point during the first elimination round at the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball - Day 3 on July 24, 2013 in Long Beach, California. less

Katrin Holtwick (R) and Ilka Semmler of Germany celebrate after winning a point during the first elimination round at the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball - Day 3 on July 24, 2013 in Long Beach, ... more

Philip Gabathuler of Switzerland (R) spikes the ball past Peter Eglseer of Austria during the round of pool play at the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball - Day 3 on July 24, 2013 in Long Beach, California.

Philip Gabathuler of Switzerland (R) spikes the ball past Peter Eglseer of Austria during the round of pool play at the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball - Day 3 on July 24, 2013 in Long Beach, California.

Melissa Humana-Paredes of Canada serves the ball into play during the first elimination round at the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball - Day 3 on July 24, 2013 in Long Beach, California.

Melissa Humana-Paredes of Canada serves the ball into play during the first elimination round at the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball - Day 3 on July 24, 2013 in Long Beach, California.

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Taylor Pischke of Canada dives for a ball during the first elimination round at the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball - Day 3 on July 24, 2013 in Long Beach, California.

Taylor Pischke of Canada dives for a ball during the first elimination round at the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball - Day 3 on July 24, 2013 in Long Beach, California.

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Zara Dampney of Great Britain (L) spikes the ball over Martina Bonnerova of Czech Republic during the round of pool play at the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball - Day 3 on July 24, 2013 in Long Beach, California. less

Zara Dampney of Great Britain (L) spikes the ball over Martina Bonnerova of Czech Republic during the round of pool play at the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball - Day 3 on July 24, 2013 in Long Beach, ... more